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- 2013–20191h 16mTV-MA9.4 (4.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorAdam BernsteinStarsTaylor SchillingNatasha LyonneUzo AdubaCorporate bureaucracy and simmering anger work against Caputo's efforts to keep a sensitive situation under control.
- DirectorSteve BuscemiStarsJames GandolfiniLorraine BraccoEdie FalcoWhile Silvio has the flu, Chris and Paulie run his collections for him, which results in the pair getting lost in the woods and nearly freezing to death while Tony's affair with Gloria goes sour as does Meadow's relationship with Jackie Jr.
- DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsJames GandolfiniEdie FalcoMichael ImperioliTony makes a request to Johnny Sack on behalf of his cousin, and Adriana makes a request to the FBI, followed by one to Chris.
- DirectorAlan TaylorStarsJames GandolfiniLorraine BraccoEdie FalcoThe allegiance of those closest to Tony is put to the test. A case of mistaken identity has serious ramifications.
- 2005–200825mTV-Y79.6 (7.2K)TV EpisodeDirectorMichael Dante DiMartinoStarsZach Tyler EisenMae WhitmanJack De SenaThe heroes work together to stop Azula's destructive plans; Zuko finds companionship in an unlikely source and learns the time has come to make an imperative choice about his future.
- 2005–200822mTV-Y79.8 (10K)TV EpisodeDirectorJoaquim Dos SantosStarsZach Tyler EisenMae WhitmanJack De SenaZuko battles his sister with Katara's help for the right to be named Fire Lord. Elsewhere, Aang meets Ozai just as the comet arrives.
- 2005–200821mTV-Y79.9 (17K)TV EpisodeDirectorJoaquim Dos SantosStarsZach Tyler EisenMae WhitmanJack De SenaAang's moment of truth arrives. Can he defeat Ozai, the Phoenix King? Will he be forced to take a human life? All the characters face their greatest challenges.
- DirectorKeith GordonStarsKirsten DunstPatrick WilsonJesse PlemonsEd and Peggy hold Dodd hostage in a secluded cabin and try to strike up a deal with the Gerhardts, while Hanzee attempts to hunt them down.
- DirectorAdam ArkinStarsKirsten DunstPatrick WilsonJesse PlemonsIn an attempt to stop the Kansas City mob, the police decide to use Ed and Peggy as bait. Hanzee betrays the Gerhardts and takes revenge.
- DirectorMichael LembeckStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowWhen Phoebe finds out about Monica and Chandler, she and Rachel attempt to get them to confess their relationship.
- DirectorKevin BrightStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowPhoebe races Ross to the airport in a bid to stop Rachel from leaving for Paris. Monica and Chandler pack up their apartment ahead of their move to their new house, and Joey buys Chandler a new chick and duck as a leaving present.
- DirectorTony DowStarsDavid JasonNicholas LyndhurstBuster MerryfieldThings aren't too good at Nelson Mandela house. Raquel's parents are due to visit for dinner and will be meeting Del for the first time, causing her to panic. Dinner is ultimately ruined after Albert unfortunately mixes up the gravy and coffee jars. Meanwhile, Rodney appears to be struggling to come to terms with Cassandra's miscarriage, causing Del to take extreme steps to get him talking about it. Things begin to look up however, in the shape of an antique watch. Is Del's vision of becoming millionaire finally going to come to pass?
- 1981–20031h 20mTV-149.5 (1.5K)TV EpisodeDirectorTony DowStarsDavid JasonNicholas LyndhurstBuster MerryfieldThe Nag's Head regulars head to the seaside town of Margate for an eventful day trip.
- DirectorTom CheronesStarsJerry SeinfeldJulia Louis-DreyfusMichael RichardsGeorge's mother throws her back out when she falls down after catching George performing a personal act; the gang partakes in a contest of self-denial.
- DirectorTom CheronesStarsJerry SeinfeldJulia Louis-DreyfusMichael RichardsGeorge decides to turn his life around by doing the exact opposite of what he would usually do. Elaine is having a lot of bad luck. Jerry keeps breaking even. Kramer gets the coffee table book published.
- DirectorAndy AckermanStarsJerry SeinfeldJulia Louis-DreyfusMichael RichardsA soup stand owner obsesses about his customers' ordering procedure, but his soup is so good that people line up down the block for it anyway.
- DirectorStephen SandovalStarsJason RitterKristen SchaalAlex HirschDipper and Mabel regroup with the other survivors to come up with a plan to defeat Bill.
- DirectorSunil HallStarsJason RitterAlex HirschLouis C.K.Bill has returned to take down the Pines family. But this time he has brought some of his friends with him.
- DirectorStephen SandovalStarsJason RitterKristen SchaalAlex HirschThe twins wonder if they really know Grunkle Stan after he is taken into custody by the government agents.
- DirectorSunil HallStarsKristen SchaalJason RitterAlex HirschThe reuniting of the Pine brothers Stanford and Stanley. A series of flashbacks from their lives are shown, and their history together is explained.
- DirectorMackenzie CrookStarsMackenzie CrookToby JonesAlexa DaviesAs Kate moves onto Toni's houseboat allowing Toni to move in with her father, Lance and Andy call a truce with Art and Paul, allowing them to excavate the potentially valuable field. Thanks to Veronica, Andy and Becky can buy the cottage but the pursuit of treasure still proves to be elusive to the group.
- DirectorSteven SoderberghStarsClive OwenAndré HollandJeremy BobbThackery ignores Zinberg's advice at Mt. Sinai and undertakes a risky, alternative course of action; Cornelia confronts Henry about the family business; Barrow's actions at the hospital construction site are called into question; Gallinger ponders a job opportunity; and Cleary steadfastly refuses to give up on Harriet.
- DirectorSwinton O. Scott IIIStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioFry discovers the intact fossilized remains of his pet dog from his old life. The Professor reveals he can clone the animal.
- DirectorKevin CarlinStarsDanielle CormackNicole da SilvaKate AtkinsonThe extent of Bea's plan is revealed as she makes the final moves to avenge Debbie's death. Meanwhile Franky realises she is losing the support of the women and is forced to consider a deal.
- DirectorKevin CarlinStarsNicole da SilvaPamela RabeKate AtkinsonFranky and Allie put their escape plan into action, Liz takes desperate measures to protect herself, and Ferguson suspects she's living on borrowed time.
- DirectorKevin CarlinStarsNicole da SilvaPamela RabeKate AtkinsonFerguson delivers Vera her coup de grace, unleashing unforeseen consequences; Franky's escape plans are waylaid when Kaz persuades her to join forces to bring down the Freak.
- DirectorKevin CarlinStarsDanielle CormackKate AtkinsonNicole da SilvaBea scrambles to get a step ahead of Ferguson, who's scheming as the trial approaches. Maxine continues chemotherapy. Liz believes Sonia is innocent.
- DirectorAdrian Russell WillsStarsDanielle CormackPamela RabeKate AtkinsonA clandestine affair heats up, but neither party knows their every move is being watched. Maxine undergoes a procedure away from the prison.
- DirectorSteve JodrellStarsDanielle CormackNicole da SilvaPamela RabeThe walls are closing in on Ferguson - who will survive the final showdown?
- DirectorJeffrey BlitzStarsSteve CarellRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiDwight's too-realistic fire alarm gives Stanley a heart attack. When he returns, Michael learns that he is the cause of Stanley's stress. To remedy the situation, he forces the office to throw a roast for him.
- DirectorPaul FeigStarsSteve CarellRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiAs the office gets ready for Michael's final day at Dunder Mifflin, Michael doesn't tell anyone that he's leaving a day early. Meanwhile, Deangelo accompanies a nervous Andy on a visit to one of Michael's old clients.
- DirectorKen KwapisStarsRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiJenna FischerOne year later, Dunder Mifflin employees past and present reunite for a panel discussion about the documentary and to attend Dwight and Angela's wedding.
- DirectorCarl FranklinStarsKevin SpaceyRobin WrightKate MaraFrank prepares for his promotion to Vice President. Doug tries to erase all leads leading back to him and Frank. Claire fights back against Gillian. Zoe considers working with Frank again.
- DirectorJames FoleyStarsKevin SpaceyRobin WrightMichael KellyFrancis is about to be destroyed while the nation is in turmoil. Stamper must pick up loose ends. Claire marks the conclusion of her ruthlessness.
- DirectorJakob VerbruggenStarsJayne AtkinsonKevin SpaceyRobin WrightAs the hostage situation continues, Claire secretly negotiates with an extremist leader. Frank confronts Hammerschmidt.
- DirectorColm McCarthyStarsCillian MurphyCharlotte RileyJoe ColeTommy plans to execute the mission given to him by Campbell: the assassination of a high-ranking member of the military establishment.
- DirectorTim MielantsStarsCillian MurphyFinn ColeJoe ColeAs Tommy prepares to commit the most audacious crime of his career, an unexpected blow forces him to face his worst fears in a race against time.
- DirectorDavid CaffreyStarsCillian MurphyHelen McCroryPaul AndersonIt is Christmas and Tommy Shelby receives a letter that makes him realize that he and every member of the family are in danger. He knows that it is time for the family to bury their differences and face the enemy together.
- DirectorHisham AbedStarsBobby BerkKaramo BrownTan FranceThey've built a business on slow-cooked barbecue - and a secret sauce. Now these hardworking sisters are finally getting the break they deserve.
- DirectorJamie BabbitStarsAndy SambergStephanie BeatrizTerry CrewsThe Nine-Nine has their fifth annual Halloween heist, and everyone has until midnight to claim the title of "Amazing Human/Genius".
- DirectorClaire ScanlonStarsAndy SambergStephanie BeatrizTerry CrewsJake and Holt spend all night trying to get a confession out of a suspect.
- DirectorDavid GrossmanStarsThomas JaneSteven StraitCas AnvarThe asteroid Eros takes direct collision course towards Earth. The Rocinante chases it. As last defense Earth launches missiles against Eros. Miller went inside Eros and makes a surprising discovery.
- DirectorSimon Cellan JonesStarsSteven StraitCas AnvarDominique TipperHumanity's fate is on the line as Holden and his allies race against time to save the ring by countering the plan Ashford's team is implementing. A new chapter opens for humanity.
- DirectorJeff WoolnoughStarsSteven StraitCas AnvarDominique TipperThe final battle between Earth and Mars threatens the very future of humanity; a new monster is unleashed on Prospero Station; Anna receives the smoking gun she needs.
- DirectorSteven LevitanStarsEd O'NeillSofía VergaraJulie BowenClaire is stuck at an airport and trying to digitally track down Haley after an argument.
- DirectorMarc JobstStarsCharlie CoxDeborah Ann WollElden HensonTrapped face-to-face with the Punisher, Daredevil wrestles with the morality of vigilante justice. Meanwhile, Foggy and Karen work to save the firm.
- DirectorPeter HoarStarsCharlie CoxDeborah Ann WollElden HensonKaren uncovers shocking facts about the Punisher, who finds himself hunted by a powerful force in Hell's Kitchen. Daredevil ponders his next moves.
- DirectorStephen SurjikStarsCharlie CoxDeborah Ann WollElden HensonCastle gets an offer he can't refuse. Foggy and Murdock question the future of their firm, but Karen won't give up so easily.
- DirectorAlex Garcia LopezStarsCharlie CoxDeborah Ann WollElden HensonWhile Matt infiltrates a prison to find information on the Albanians, Fisk puts Dex in his crosshairs and a fed-up Foggy goes on the offensive.
- DirectorStephen SurjikStarsCharlie CoxDeborah Ann WollElden HensonDriven to the edge, Dex loses his way until he's offered a lifeline by Fisk. Matt comes to Karen for help, which she agrees to give -- on one condition.
- DirectorSam MillerStarsCharlie CoxDeborah Ann WollElden HensonMatt prepares to cross the line, as Dex becomes more dangerous than ever and Fisk enacts his endgame.
- DirectorPadraic McKinleyStarsFrank GrilloKiele SanchezMatt LauriaDom dishes on Navy St. and forces Lisa to make an unexpected move. Alvey tries to connect with his mother while bonding with Nate and Jay in the desert.
- DirectorPadraic McKinleyStarsFrank GrilloKiele SanchezMatt LauriaAlvey's comeback fight couldn't come at a worse time as Navy St. comes to grips with tragedy. Roles are reversed when Ryan coaches Alvey, and Lisa begins a new chapter.
- DirectorAlan BallStarsPeter KrauseMichael C. HallFrances ConroyNate and Brenda's daughter Willa is born, but 2 months early and at only 2 lb. 4 oz., requiring a prolonged hospital stay. Nate is convinced she won't make it and insists that he can't accept it if she does and is "damaged", shaking Brenda's own confidence. Rico encourages David to sell the funeral home but instead he and Keith buy out Rico's 25% so he can start his own. David agrees to temporarily leave home, and goes to the funeral home. There he's confronted by Nathaniel about considering leaving the business and for his gayness, and is forced to fight his mysterious attacker back, then finally sees his face. Maya is returned to Brenda and Ruth has to face her own problems, until Maggie reveals Nate did see her, happily, as Brenda insisted. Claire takes up photography (of Ted) again and gets a job offer at a New York photo production company, but offers to be there for Ruth until she insists she go and unfreezes her account. Brenda gets a surprise visit from Nate, who finally shows love for his daughter, and someone else. Claire learns the company who gave the job offer has just failed, but Nate encourages her to go onto New York anyway.
- DirectorGlenn FicarraJohn RequaStarsMilo VentimigliaMandy MooreSterling K. BrownRandall hosts a Super Bowl party; Kevin and Kate reconnect with their past.
- 201824m9.8 (5.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorHaruka FujitaTaichi IshidateTaiichi OgawaStarsYui IshikawaAya EndôMinori ChiharaViolet goes to assist a medically ill woman whose daughter Anne assumes that she is being ignored by her mother. It isn't until later on her life she realizes what she was really doing for her.
- DirectorRoger KumbleStarsGabriel MachtPatrick J. AdamsRick HoffmanAfter Louis resigns from Pearson Specter, Harvey, Mike and Donna try to help him get back on his feet, but Jessica's refusal to budge on his contract could hurt all of them in the long run.
- DirectorRoger KumbleStarsGabriel MachtPatrick J. AdamsRick HoffmanAll Harvey and Mike's work comes down to one hearing, but there's still one more challenge neither of them saw. Louis tries his best to resolve his fight with Tara, but is there any going back from what he told her?
- DirectorKevin BrayStarsGabriel MachtPatrick J. AdamsRick HoffmanEven with Mike now out of prison, the partners face a crisis that could be a death blow to the firm. Rachel and Jessica call a trick play in the Leonard Bailey trial. Louis contemplates his next move with Tara after another bombshell.
- DirectorRoger KumbleStarsGabriel MachtPatrick J. AdamsRick HoffmanAs Mike's case goes to the jury, he becomes distracted by a new case. Jessica and Harvey develop a new strategy to keep Mike in the clear, which sends Louis over the edge with his partners.
- DirectorAnton CropperStarsGabriel MachtPatrick J. AdamsRick HoffmanHardman prepares his takeover of the firm, Jessica appears to be on her way out, and Harvey is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Mike turns to the church to come up with a solution for his dilemma with Rachel.
- DirectorJoe RussoStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiThe study group plays Dungeons & Dragons with another classmate to improve his spirits, but Pierce's jealousies cause their good intentions to backfire.
- DirectorJoe RussoStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiIn a "spaghetti western" parody, Pierce tries to get revenge on the rest of the study group during this year's paintball tournament.
- DirectorJoe RussoStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiWhen the study group learns that there's a sinister plot behind the paintball tournament, they unite the remaining players to defeat the enemy.
- DirectorJeff MelmanStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiAt Abed and Troy's housewarming party, Jeff decides to let the decision on who gets the pizza rest on the roll of the dice, leaving Abed to contemplate six alternate realities.
- DirectorAdam DavidsonStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiThe study group must help Pierce win a video game so that he can claim his inheritance from his father, but somebody may be out to ensure that he loses.
- 2009–201527mTV-Y9.4 (6.6K)TV EpisodeDirectorRob SchrabStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiAs their sixth year at Greendale draws to a close, Abed asks everyone to imagine pitching a TV show about what they would do in season seven.
- DirectorJuno John LeeChristopher McCullochStarsJames UrbaniakPatrick WarburtonMichael SinterniklaasJoin the Ventures-and pretty much everyone they've ever crossed paths with-as they rocket to the Gargantua-2 space station for an epic adventure that will change the Ventureverse as we know it.
- DirectorIan GrahamStarsJanet VarneySteven YeunApril StewartKorra delves deeper into the Avatar's past and realizes what she must do in order to restore balance between the physical and spirit worlds.
- DirectorMelchior ZwyerStarsJanet VarneyDavid FaustinoSeychelle GabrielAfter being captured and poisoned by the Red Lotus, Korra must fight to keep herself from being killed in the Avatar State, which would end the entire Avatar Cycle forever.
- DirectorPhilip JohnStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanDuncan LacroixIn 1968, Claire attends a wake with her daughter; in 1746, the battle of Culloden Moor is looming.
- DirectorAlrick RileyStarsTom EllisLauren GermanKevin AlejandroLucifer returns to hell to find an antidote for Chloe and his mother goes to hell to bring him back.
- DirectorEagle EgilssonStarsTom EllisLauren GermanKevin AlejandroWith murderous demons on the loose in Los Angeles, it's up to Lucifer to rein in the chaos and protect the ones he most cares about.
- DirectorLisa DemaineStarsTom EllisLauren GermanKevin AlejandroLucifer's so-called epiphany has Chloe worried, but it's his physical transformation that's really freaking her out. Also, Maze gives Eve a pep talk.
- DirectorEagle EgilssonStarsTom EllisLauren GermanKevin AlejandroShocked by someone's death, Chloe, Lucifer and the rest of the team work together to investigate and take down the killer. Then, Lucifer has an epiphany, Maze decides to mend a broken friendship and Chloe finally sees the truth.
- DirectorClaudia YarmyStarsTom EllisLauren GermanKevin AlejandroWhen Lucifer and Chloe investigate the death of a woman, they discover that they may be pursuing the wrong suspect. Then, Charlotte risks her safety when she decides to take matters into her own hands, and just as Lucifer makes a huge confession, Chloe gets a tragic phone call that changes everything.
- DirectorCalvin WongStarsJ.G. QuintelWilliam SalyersSam MarinMordecai, Rigby and the park workers help Pops in an epic final battle against Anti-Pops to save the universe.
- 1999– 23mTV-Y79.5 (2.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorStephen HillenburgPaul TibbittStarsTom KennyBill FagerbakkeRodger BumpassSpongebob and Patrick sell chocolate bars to make money. / Barnacleboy turns evil to protest Mermaidman treating him like a child.
- 1999– 23mTV-Y9.5 (2K)TV EpisodeDirectorC.H. GreenblattAaron SpringerStarsTom KennySteve KehelaBill FagerbakkeSpongebob and Patrick spill paint on Mr. Krabs' first dollar. / Instructional spoof episode of everything about the Krusty Krab Restauraunt.
- DirectorWalt DohrnAaron SpringerPaul TibbittStarsTom KennyBill FagerbakkeRodger BumpassCuriosity is killing Spongebob as he tries to invite out what is in the box that Patrick keeps with him: Squidward wants to form a marching band.
- DirectorErnest R. DickersonStarsTitus WelliverJamie HectorAmy AquinoBosch and Sgt. Amy Snyder uncover a key piece of evidence that could compromise the entire Elias investigation. Edgar and Robertson are rocked by personal disappointment. Irving exposes his enemies. Bosch stalks the suspected Elias killer on his own, and comes face to face with his past.
- DirectorÓskar JónassonMagnús SchevingStarsMagnús SchevingChloe LangStefán Karl StefánssonRobbie hires three clones of himself to catch Sportacus, but the clones don't have any previous villain work, so Robbie teaches them how to be villains through a song that would save the life of Stefan Karl, the actor portraying Robbie Rotten.
- DirectorDean WhiteStarsEliza TaylorPaige TurcoBob MorleyClarke and her friends must risk everything to fight one last battle for survival, only to glimpse an even darker threat to the last living valley on earth.
- DirectorLee Shallat ChemelStarsPatricia HeatonNeil FlynnCharlie McDermottFrankie struggles to deal with Axl leaving home as the Heck family drives him on a road trip out to his new job in Denver.
- DirectorDavid LeeStarsKelsey GrammerJane LeevesDavid Hyde PierceRoz wins a weekend at a ski lodge, and trades it to Frasier. Daphne invites along her friend Annie, a swimsuit model. Frasier is taken with her, but she is interested in Niles.
- DirectorJohn StricklandStarsMaya SondhiAdrian DunbarGeorge CostiganSteve is arrested on suspicion of murder but continues to protest his innocence. Kate's undercover operation unveils unexpected facts, but will it hold the key to uncovering the identity of the Caddy?
- DirectorJulie AndemStarsTarjei Sandvik MoeHenrik HolmMarlon Valdés LangelandAfter Even's manic episode, Isak does some research on bipolar disorder. Isak struggles getting in touch with Even. Magnus offers some good advice. Isak goes to a church concert with his parents.
- DirectorEric StoughStarsJonny GreenwoodRadioheadTrey ParkerCartman plans an elaborate revenge when an older boy cons him out of money.
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneAdrien BeardThe boys dedicate their lives to defeating a high level player killing other players in World of Warcraft.
- DirectorDavid CaffreyStarsCillian MurphyHelen McCroryPaul AndersonDuring the fight between Goliath and Bonnie Gold events escalate. Then Audrey Changretta appears at a funeral, waving a white flag. She proposes to declare the Vendetta between her family and the Shelbys settled. And she names her price.
- DirectorDavid LynchStarsKyle MacLachlanChrysta BellJim BelushiNo knock, no doorbell.
- DirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerStarsAmy PoehlerAziz AnsariNick OffermanThe gang locks Leslie and Ron in the old Parks Department office overnight and force them to settle their differences and end their feud.
- DirectorMichael SchurStarsAmy PoehlerAziz AnsariNick OffermanAs the team gathers one final time before they go their separate ways, we look 10 years into the future for each team member.
- DirectorAustin ClarkJosh OrnelasStarsChris BakMark BellmanJen BrownWashington attempts to track down Carolina in the past and convince her to come with him to Blood Gulch to reunite with the other Reds and Blues.
- DirectorMuche MadhoviJoseph SharpStephen StewartStarsDara O BriainAngela ScanlonJonathan PearceThe grand final begins with the biggest bash in the show's history as ten 2nd and 3rd placed teams from the heats do battle. The last robot standing will join the 5 heat winners in the knockout rounds.
- DirectorBill LawrenceStarsZach BraffSarah ChalkeDonald FaisonJ.D. continues his last day at Sacred Heart, and tries to hold out hope for a great sendoff.
- DirectorChris KochStarsZach BraffSarah ChalkeDonald FaisonIt's Jack's first birthday, so Jordan's siblings Dani and Ben are in town. Dr. Cox tells J.D. to leave a patient for half an hour and check up on Ben's leukemia, but when a patient dies, Dr. Cox blames J.D., and takes over his patients. Carla and Turk argue about Turk getting rid of his mole and Carla taking Turk's last name. The main theme is acceptance.
- DirectorJohn MichelStarsZach BraffSarah ChalkeDonald FaisonJ.D. accidentally runs into Dr. Cox in a store, who both then run into annoying former suicidal patient Jill Tracy. Meanwhile Elliot and Carla do a little investigating and find out that Todd hasn't actually slept with anyone in the hospital - they jump to conclusions about his sexuality.
- DirectorKurt SutterStarsCharlie HunnamKatey SagalMark Boone JuniorBoth the ATF and the Russians prove to be obstacles as the club looks to heal old wounds and settle old scores.
- DirectorPeter WellerStarsCharlie HunnamKatey SagalMark Boone JuniorAs the whole of the Sons of Anarchy organization bears down on the outlaw motorcycle club's California-based Redwood Original chapter, President Jackson "Jax" Teller comes face to face with an extremely unpleasant reality.